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Macular Degeneration Drug Update
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Posted in Vision on February 2, 2007
Reviewed June 2011
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I have 2 friends that have this horrible disease that leads to blindness. They both have the DRY M.D. Is there any hope for them in drugs, treatment etc.????? What causes dry M.D.???? Thanks for your expertise, Dina Miller
Posted by: Dina | May 30, 2007 6:38 PM
The 2007 Johns Hopkins White Paper has an informative section on macular degeneration. You could tell your friends to order it from this website at: http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/white_papers/vision_wp/digital_landing.html
Posted by: Marjorie | May 31, 2007 9:33 AM
I have been receiving shots in my left eye for over a year with Macugen. When the new medication became available, my doctor switched and gave me about 3 treatments. He said that my eye was doing so good, he stopped giving me the treatments for the last three visits. He would give me a thorough exam of the eye, my next visit is scheduled for the 27th of this month (June 07). My vision has improved, the distortion is much smaller but enough that it interrupts the words in a sentence. White is brighter now with my left eye than my good eye. I do notice a shadow condition in my right eye in the very center of my vision. There is no destortion. I can read the 2nd last line at the bottom of the chart with my right eye. What is your recommendation? Prostrate Problem: this condition occured directly after I had a hernia operation. After a month, I went for a CT scan and the doctor gave me a thorouth exam. I don't have any problems, but I read in your report that once you start on Flomax (0.4 Mg), I must stay on the drug all my lift. Is there a way to wean off this drug? I was 80 years old last Dec. 27th and I have been taking CoQ10 for about 1-1/2 years. Prior to taking it, my blood pressure was very high. It is maintaining 120/70. My heart beat is 45 to 50, and has been like that all my life. My doctor did not see me for 3 years and after a complete physical, he told me I am better now than 3 years ago. He said he is going to start taking CoQ10. On the way out, I thought to myself, I should have charged him instead of him charging me! Stephen J. Novak, P.E., nova-139@juno.com PS I have passed on a lot of your information to people that appreciate your info. and I tell them to follow up by signing on at your web site. I do think you are doing great. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: STEPHEN J. NOVAK, P.E. | June 9, 2007 6:57 PM
I have your latest 2007 White Papers on Vision and Prostrate.
nova-139@juno.com I did send questions in just prior to this note. I am looking for your opinion on my condition.
nova-139@juno.com
Posted by: STEPHEN J. NOVAK, P.E. | June 9, 2007 7:03 PM
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I am seeking information on "retinal vein occlusion," which seems similar to AMD. I'm wondering if the treatments for AMD could be applied to retinal vein occusioin, or if there are other treatments.
Posted by: eyelet | February 13, 2007 10:04 AM